Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 96: Tying the Horse
On the horse-tying road, there were gusts of evil wind, and the deep and dark evil spirit merged with the demon blood flowing on the ground, turning into a fleeting blood evil that exploded in the air.

Since the beginning of this year, the number of monsters coming from Dongmi has been increasing, and there are many in the middle stage of Qi Refining.

Most of the disciples stationed here are in the middle or late stages of fetal breathing. Although there are three or four who have broken through to the first stage of Qi Refining, they are still of little use.

So Xu Xuan invited Liang Yong. The original pastime of Liang Protector was to hang out in Duwang City, but now he found new fun and trained the disciples stationed at Shuanma Road.

A camp has been built here, called [Shouqing].

This name was finalized by Xu Xuan, and Liu Xiaowen arranged the disciples. There were a total of thirty-six disciples in the camp, all equipped with standard magic weapons refined by Houhuotang.

A magic sword and a magic robe are both magical tools for fetal breathing, capable of both offense and defense.

The magic sword is a top-grade fetal breathing sword, which was made by everyone in Houhuo Hall. It is based on red blood stone, mixed with blood, fire and refined iron, and refined in one furnace. There are two small fetal breathing arrays engraved on it.

The [Small Green Blade Formation] adds sharpness to the magic sword, and the [Fire Gathering Formation] spews flames and ignites magic power. The Fire Gathering Formation was used by Wang Qiyun when he refined the [Prayer Fire Order] for Liu Xiaowen, and it is now put to use again.

As for the robes, they were made according to the records in the "Yun Shang Hua Yi Lu" and were the "Crane in the Cloud" robes. They were of medium quality and had the magical effect of dispelling evil and protecting the heart, and not being stained by blood.

Houhuotang is very familiar with refining these standard magic weapons. With several people dividing the work, they can refine several pieces on the same day with extremely high efficiency.

The disciples guarding the Qingying Camp were also equipped with two talismans, both of which were of the fetal breathing grade. They were from the [Pray for Good and Transform Karma Talisman], which were refined by Fan Qingzhu and Xu Fayan and distributed within the sect.

At the edge of the formation, a scarred man holding a golden-ringed beast-headed sword rushed into the demons with a grim smile, killing them wantonly. The sword gleamed white, and black and gray fires exploded continuously, shaking the rocks and causing smoke and dust to roll down.

Countless limbs and animal bodies flew into the sky. Liang Yong was in high spirits, piercing through the group of monsters back and forth. The originally ivory-white blade had turned bloody and was shaking continuously.

To deal with these monsters, there is no need for the Nine Fire Pagoda. With his ninth level of Qi Refining cultivation and the help of the magic knife, he doesn't even need any magic. These monsters are no match for him.

"Senior, please return to the formation."

Liu Xingfang stood at the edge of the checkpoint, looking at Liang Yong who was walking in an empty space, his heart was agitated, he wanted to draw his sword immediately and kill the monster together, but considering the front line, he called back the protector.

Black ash fire suddenly rose up, and the smell of saltpeter and sulfur filled the air. It was unknown what kind of magic this Protector Liang had used, but in an instant he swept away most of the monsters in the area.

Liang Yong returned with a lot of blood on his body and scars on his face. He smiled and said:
"These demons are just showboats, their methods are low-brow. Why don't we just head east and capture the people who control them and kill them directly?"

Liu Xingfang also speculated about the current situation. Master did not eliminate the Black Wind Valley in one fell swoop. He thought there must be some considerations, so he smiled and said:

"That day will surely come, and then we will have to rely on the efforts of the seniors. I think for the Dharma Protectors, it should be a piece of cake."

Liang Yong was very pleased to hear this and said with a smile:

"You are a good talker, kid. The guy who came with you is a taciturn person who can't say much."

When mentioning Xu Fayan, Liu Xingfang felt complicated, but he still said a few good words for him and said softly:

"Junior Brother Fayan has a difficult background and is a bit of a loner. I hope you will understand."

Liang Yong waved his hand, obviously not caring about this matter, but came over and said with a smile:
"You cultivate the Thunder, the same as Master Xu?"

"Exactly."

Liu Xingfang replied in a deep voice, "I don't know why this priest asked this question."

Liang Yong narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the silver-white magic sword on Liu Xingfang's back, and said in a deep voice:
"I heard that cultivators of the Thunder sect often use cauldrons, unlike you and Xu Xuan who wield swords."

"Why is this? I hope the Dharma Protector can explain it to me."

Liu Xingfang looked respectful. After all, the other party came from the north and had a wide range of knowledge. Liu Xingfang had learned a lot from following Liang Yong in the past few days.

Liang Yong said nothing, but just laughed and raised his eyebrows.

Liu Xingfang immediately understood and said with a smile:

"Next time you go to Meizhai for a drink, I'll pay for it."

"You are a smart kid, I was right about you."

Liang Yong patted Liu Xingfang's shoulder with his large palm-leaf fan-like hand and whispered:

"I've lived in the north, and I've heard that there are many cultivators of the Thunder Sect in the North Sea. They all like to forge tripods, saying that they emulate the masters of higher positions and that they possess their own magical powers."

"If you want to cultivate swordsmanship, I think the Divine Thunder is the most suitable among the five kinds of thunder. I have seen someone who cultivated the Divine Thunder sword energy to build a foundation. That power is so powerful, hehe..."

Liu Xingfang had heard his master talk about other ways of thunder, not to mention that there was also a Xiaolei technique within the sect that was worth studying, but he didn't quite understand this "divine thunder".

"What's so special about the Divine Thunder technique that makes it suitable for sword training? Senior, you have so much experience, could you please elaborate?"

Seeing that the other party was interested, Liang Yong was quite good at responding. At this moment, the conversation was in full swing, so he continued:

"The nature of 'Divine Thunder' is like gold, and its movements are like those of a sword. It is the fastest of all thunders, and once it strikes, it cannot be stopped. It is known for its killing power, which is in line with the way of the sword."

"'Thunder' is another matter. It is caused by the interaction of yin and yang. Among the five thunders, it is the most respected and ancient. Those who practice this way are famous for their Taoism." Liu Xingfang was taught and sighed in his heart. The Dharma Protector Liang in front of him was really knowledgeable. It seemed that he had read a lot of Taoist scriptures. He was probably not an ordinary person.

The two talked for a while, and then Protector Liang left, preparing to continue training the disciples of the Qingying Camp. Suddenly, cries of pain were heard from not far away.

Liu Xingfang stood alone at the edge of the checkpoint, looking at the remains of the evil spirits beneath his feet. The air was filled with a pungent smell of blood and nitrate. He only felt the magic sword behind him tremble, as if it had a soul.

"I will be going to the sword test in the spring of next year. Now is the time to speed up my training and break through the second level of Qi Refining as soon as possible."

When thinking about cultivation, he couldn't help but think of Xu Fayan. This junior fellow disciple has now reached perfection in the first level and is about to break through to the second level.

Liu Xingfang naturally understood that when one reached the Qi Refining stage, the length of the spiritual roots would have a huge impact, and often if one was slow in one step, all the steps would be slow.

He was depressed at first, but eventually he figured it out and felt relieved.

"What Liu Xingfang seeks is nothing more than the way of the sword. As for realm, as long as he can reach the foundation of immortality, it will be enough. The speed of cultivation is just to be worthy of the cultivation of the master."

He returned to the camp and stopped thinking about these things.
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Liu Fanqing is one of the few outer disciples in the camp who has made the breakthrough to the Qi Refining stage.

Including him, there are only three Qi Refiners among these thirty-six people. He is the youngest among them, but he is almost forty years old.

During these years of being stationed at Shuanma Road, he had accumulated a lot of Daoist Merits in the Scarlet Cloud Order. He finally went to the Sutra Library, planted restrictions, and swore an oath to heaven, which barely earned him a third-grade Qi-refining chapter.

There are many skills in the sect's scripture library. He carefully selected and finally chose the "Xiao Lei" one.

"The Art of Walking in the Rain", this technique has not been practiced by anyone in the sect yet, so he wanted to seize the opportunity.

Although the third grade is not a rare item, even a casual cultivator with the opportunity can obtain it, but for him, this technique is extremely precious.

Several other fellow disciples were all old and had no hope of improving their cultivation. They only used the [Dao Gong] they had accumulated to exchange for magical instruments, food and the like, and they still used the second-grade Qi-refining techniques of the sect.

"I want to break through to the sixth level of Qi Refining, how can I be on the same level as these short-sighted people?"

Liu Fanqing often comforted himself in this way. The benefits gained by his fellow disciples were indeed visible and tangible.

He practiced the "Xiao Lei" technique, but now he didn't think it was anything magical. It was just convenient for performing some rain-making spells. He could barely drive out a few lightning bolts, but they dispersed in an instant. It was completely different from Liu Xingfang's purple lightning.

"I should have chosen the 'Ding Fire' path earlier. Fire virtue is still very powerful."

As for "The Art of Crossing the Fire Without Crossing" and "The Art of Asking Spirits of Shocking Glory", these two skills are the most precious. They require a lot of Taoist skills and also test one's talent and character before they can be granted. They are not something he can hope for.

"What a bullshit 'Xiao Lei'! It's not as good as 'Gui Shui' in making rain, and it's not as good as 'Zhen Lei' in making thunder. What kind of losers are practicing this Taoist tradition?"

He was so angry that his teeth were itching, and before he knew it, he scolded himself.

"Senior Brother Fan Qing?"

A cold voice sounded, and Liu Fanqing turned around as if in response to the pressure. Seeing the thin man with yellow eyes, he smiled and said:
"So it's the true teaching of Fa Yan. I wonder what's the matter?"

The disaster that happened back then was strange, and he himself figured out that something was wrong. He felt more and more that the Xu Fayan in front of him was a ruthless person with a cold heart.

But this person is very scheming and has played him around in circles. Now Liu Fanqing no longer dares to go against Liu Xiaowen, let alone unite with the outer disciples. The Xu Fayan in front of him is like a ghost, always trying to warn him.

Liu Fanqing was already thinking about how to escape, but he didn't expect that the true disciple of Fayan in front of him just said coldly:
"This brother has gone to guard the checkpoint, so I came here to give you a reminder."

Seeing that the other party was not here to cause trouble for him, Liu Fanqing chuckled a few times and ran away in a hurry, not daring to stay here any longer.

Xu Fayan watched the other person leave, his yellow eyes moved slightly, his expression was normal.

When the disciples around him saw him, they were a little afraid. They hurriedly shouted a word of Dharma and immediately left as if avoiding the plague.

In recent days, many people have suffered at his hands. If these disciples are most afraid of Liang Yong, then he is the second most afraid.

"[Prayer for Good Deeds and Transformation of Karma] Although it is a fourth-grade talisman and quite profound, it is after all related to the "blessing qi" method and is not known for its killing power."

He had observed the "Gen Earth" foundation-building talisman from Xu Xuan and felt that it was extraordinary and very compatible with his own skills.

"Master said this talisman is related to the Duan family?"

Xu Fayan's mind started to work rapidly. His yellow eyes were bright, his brows were narrow and gloomy, and he looked in the direction of Dajingyuan.

"The Duan family, Duan Chengsi, and Duan Pingdu, who was born with a vision."

He frowned slightly. They were not easy to deal with. He was afraid that he would have to wait until he established his foundation before he could plan this matter.

"You were the ones who provoked Master first."

Xu Fayan's heart moved slightly, and a rare smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He turned and walked into the camp.

(End of this chapter)